About GulfHisaab
GulfHisaab is a free collection of money calculators for people who live and work in the UAE. It answers the questions that come up at the big moments of working life here — how much gratuity am I owed, what is my leave salary, how much can I borrow for a home, how much VAT is in this price — with numbers you can check yourself.
Why we built it
The rules behind these numbers are public, but they are spread across federal laws, executive regulations, ministerial resolutions and Central Bank circulars, and many websites still repeat rules that changed years ago. We wanted calculators that work instantly, quote the exact rule they apply, and explain the result in plain English.
"Hisaab" means account or calculation — a word shared by Arabic, Hindi and Urdu and used every day across the Gulf. That is the spirit of the site: a straight account of what you are owed and what things cost.
What you can expect from every page
- The rule, quoted at its source. Each calculator names the law and article it follows, links to the official text, and explains the method so you can check the result by hand.
- Worked examples with real numbers. Examples are calculated with the same code that powers the calculator and checked against it before publishing.
- Honest about grey areas. Where the law does not settle a point — for example, how a monthly salary is converted into a daily wage — we say so and show you the difference it makes.
- No sign-up, no data collection. Calculations run entirely in your browser. We never ask for your name, phone number, Emirates ID or salary details.
Who runs GulfHisaab
GulfHisaab is owned and operated by Vertex Data Systems FZCO, UAE, a company registered in Dubai. The calculators and guides are written and maintained by the GulfHisaab editorial team, which checks each page against the official legislation and regulator publications before publishing. Our process is described on the How we calculate page.
What we are not
We are not a law firm, bank, lender or licensed financial adviser, and we do not sell financial products. Our calculators give estimates to help you understand your position; they are not legal or financial advice. For a dispute with an employer, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) and the courts have the final word. See our disclaimer for details.
Get in touch
Found an error, or want a calculator we don't have yet? Write to us at hello@rupeekhata.com or use the contact page. We read every message, and corrections are fixed and recorded in our corrections log.